NHTSA Recall 21V841000
Filed by Great Dane Trailers. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 2021-10-27. An estimated 1,843 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Great Dane Trailers (Great Dane) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Everest, Champion, and Freedom trailers. The screws that secure the bracket cover and end cover of the iABS unit may have been improperly tightened, which can allow the screws to loosen and back out, resulting in a loss of pressure in the unit.
Risk
Pressure loss in the iABS unit can cause a loss of brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Dealers will inspect the iABS unit serial number, and replace if serial number is on the list, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 23, 2021. Owners may contact Great Dane customer service at 1-877-369-3493.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.